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Muskingum County Board of Developmental Disabilities Response to COVID-19/Coronavirus

We continue to monitor the fast-moving situation with the COVID-19, although there have not been any confirmed cases in Muskingum County, the State of Ohio has declared public emergencies in the wake of COVID-19, and we have decided to extend the March 17, 2020 gudiance to April 13, 2020.

At the Muskingum County Board of Developmental Disabilities (MCBDD), we will continue to base our decisions on the fact that we serve a vulnerable population that requires access to our services and supports. Therefore, we have a responsbility to do everything we can to make sure we are not putting people at risk.

Our response plan:

Effective immediately the MCBDD administrative office will be operating with limited access. Visitors are not permitted in the building unless they have an appointment scheduled. Those needing to contact the Board are encouraged to call 740-453-4829.

Beginning on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 through Monday April 13, 2020, MCBDD employees (Administration Staff (as assigned), Developmental Specialists/Service and Support Administrators/Community Services Fiscal Specialist/EI Therapy) who are able and willing to complete work remotely and have been given permission for mobile working. These employees who are mobile working will remain available to the program and to those on their caseload by phone and/or email.

Employees have been asked to limit the number of in-person meetings only those that are necessary or those that thier job function requires direct care.

Employees are being provided access with technology to hold meetings vitually, which includes phone and video access.

Any and all agency events are cancelled. This includes training, advocacy events, play groups, etc. We will provide updates via social media regarding these events.

We will continue to monitor this situation closesly, adhering to recommendations from public health officials, and we will update our stakeholders as needed.

We remain committed to being there for the people we serve.

If you have any questions, feel free to call your Service and Support Administrator (SSA) or Early Intervention Developmental Specialist or call 740-45-4829. In case of emergencies, please call 1-888-905-0787.